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The Drew Spot: Bullpen or Rotation?

December 10th, 2007 · 2 Comments · The Drew Spot

 Bullpen or Rotation: Predicted Pitchers Roles
By Andrew Armida, Special FCP Correspondent

There are many pitchers in the game who could pitch in the rotation or in the pen, but their team will feel comfortable with one over the other.  Many long relief pitchers will occasionally get spot starts or a starting pitcher will be moved to [...]

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Finishing the Job: The Decline of the Complete Game

November 21st, 2007 · 3 Comments · Features

Are today’s pitchers less talented because they don’t finish games?
By Gary Armida
Baseball players are better athletes today than at any point in baseball’s long history. Players are stronger, faster, more durable, and more talented. Batters hit the ball harder and farther. Pitchers throw harder and throw more knee buckling breaking balls. Runners are faster; fielders [...]

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